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New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… a long time after, hard pack land on WMU’s west campus is being naturally rejuvenated by a nascent grove of nearly 70 … of campus lawn. Due to poor soil quality, grass has struggled to flourish here. “That was the challenge. Can we take … educate somebody. If they say, ‘I don’t like that.’ You ask why and explain what the plants do and why. That’s the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

Trustees opt to continue current operating budget for 90 days

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… of that budget are known. The 2016-17 budget was slated to be replaced with a 2017-18 budget on July 1 —the start of … side—pay increases and health care plan design—are still to be determined due to ongoing contract negotiations. Since … determined... A balanced budget for fiscal year 2017-18 cannot be developed at this time." The board action calls …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40856

Engineering students design concussion sensor for football helmets

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At a time when football concussions are triggering lawsuits and making headlines, students at Western … Michigan University have come up with a device that can be implanted in a football helmet to monitor the severity … before it is ready for the marketplace, which is why grant funding is being sought. After it is more fully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17339

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… focuses on encouraging civic engagement on campus, will be joined by Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist for a panel … discussion among students in various groups on campus about why they’re voting and what questions they’ve heard from … they're voting on. "When I'm talking to students about why they should vote, I emphasize that it does affect us," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

Trustees amend President Dunn's contract and increase his salary

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… now runs through June 30, 2016, and his 2012-13 salary will be $373,440. The new salary figure includes a 1 percent … raise that will go into effect in January 2013. Raise to be donated for student scholarships Following the board … to donate back $28,440 for student scholarships. Dunn has been WMU's president since July 2007. In September 2011 and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3372

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… Magnolias') are so filled with truth... that I think you'd be able to identify and relate to many people in the show," … for auditions for Western's renowned theatre program. "I cannot say enough good about Lyda Stillwell and who she is … Stillwell became a lifelong mentor to Elliott. "I cannot say enough good about Lyda Stillwell and who she is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

Risk spikes with increased hacking during holiday season

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… information," Rea says. He notes that people's defenses may be down at this time of year because hacking attempts may masquerade as retailers they … they have given to in the past. But while Rea says people cannot protect all their data, he offers a few helpful tips …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50748

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… dreams. The marketing major from Homer Glen, Illinois, is beyond ready to start his career in the sports industry, … directing scripts used for games, ceremonies and events and being the on-field host during games. Burgos will return to … and support during my time as a business student, and I cannot thank her enough for all of her help through my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Erykah Badu to perform at Miller Auditorium in July

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… Erykah Badu Universal Motown recording artist Erykah Badu, best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is an … Soul, Badu’s sound—a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz—cannot be limited to a single genre. Self-described as a "mother …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23717

Activist to talk on Obama's approach to the Israel-Palestine conflict

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… speak at Western Michigan University this month to explain why he thinks President Obama's approach to the … Occupation, will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday Nov. 23 , in 211 Bernhard Center. He will speak about his new book, … is free and open to the public. Josh Ruebner Ruebner has been a consistent and dedicated activist for peace and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11140